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We would like to thank you for supporting and participating in the festival over the years, which has now been running since 2018.

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We have planned a fantastic festival for 2025 and look forward to announcing the program in the near future, subject to a successful funding bid.

 

That said, working collaboratively, together we were able to deliver a fantastic 2024 festival without the benefit of a significant funding bid. With support from Preston City Council, the University of Central Lancashire, Lancashire Music Hub, Lancashire Music Association, our many other collaborators, including Preston Music Workshops and our amazing venue networks, who took on commercial risk to deliver an ambitious series of world class music events in Preston. We should also acknowledge our festival steering group, who put community at the heart of the festival.

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Talking of 'community' we are delighted to announce that we, 'yes, all of us', have been recognised by the Educate North Awards. Preston Jazz and Improvisation Festival has been nominated, and is a finalist in this year's Community Engagement Award category for last year's festival.

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Moving forward, we would love to hear from anyone who would like to be part of our 2026 festival, put on a gig, perform, etc..., and welcome any ideas about what you might like from us.

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We are a festival for the people of Preston and the surrounding areas, and we want you to know this is YOUR festival.